Honors: Performance Lab

Honors: Performance Lab

This course is designed to explore music from the inside-out and the outside-in looking at all aspects of specific repertoire, from historical and theoretical perspectives to the development of one’s own interpretation.

Each student brings in nearly performance-ready pieces to class that they will study deeply from a historical and theoretical perspective. Sessions focus on creative decision-making, studying masterly performances of works (and understanding on a deep level why such performances are moving), and learning from each other about how to enrich our own interpretations. Students present and perform their pieces, providing us with insight into how they went about interpreting both the composer and the work. In addition, the class examines what leading musicians have suggested about their peak performance techniques.

Classes designated Honors are enrichment options suitable for students who participate in Levine’s merit programs.

Students who have not taken a music theory class at Levine should take an online placement test prior to registering for the class.

For more information, please contact Department Chair, Evan Meier, at Emeier@levinemusic.org.